But I've a dilemma. As i mentioned - the car won't go into the garage without going up on planks. 6 or so years ago, i got springs from a friend who had them in his garage and couldn't remember brand etc

So, my car was lowered and i never checked what the drop was.

I now have a car that i need to raise but not sure by how much. If they were 40mm springs, going to 20mm should do the job. but, if they were only 20mm, then i really need to go back to stock. If i need to go back to stock, it's a waste to go for coilovers.

At the mo, i have 205/45/17 on the front and 225/45/17 on the rear. On the rear, the top center of the tyre is sitting slightly higher than the lowest part of the wheel arch i.e. no gap ! Measuring from the outer part of the tyre to the wheel arch, I'm assuming / hoping that they are 40mm based on this. And so, 20mm H&H progressive springs would give me 20mm lift.

Do Tein and most coilovers range from stock to xxmm ? I was looking at the BC coilovers - £690. Tein are over £1,200. Separately buying springs and new dampers might be similar price to the BC coilovers.

I think i still have the 3 rads (incl my Chargecooler rad) up front. Don't know the price of a new aircon rad by any chance ? priced any of the other items - dryer ?

Which seals you mean - on the compressor ?

When i got my turbo swap, that's when i lost my aircon. So, i'm assuming the only things i am missing are the compressor and belt.

So, you're saying i should pick up a used ac compressor and replace the seals ?

BGB is saying i need a few SSTs - do you think it's worth it to do the install myself and then get someone to re-gas it ?

I replaced the a/c rad in mine about 2 or 3 years ago, I tried to get it re-cored and then tried the dealer ... both of those were crazy prices. I got one from the US, it was a Denso part and was about 150USD if I recall. DENSO 477-0534 is the one for a rev 3 turbo. I know that the pipework for the rev1 & rev2 is a different size to rev3+ as I had drier and pipes from a 1992 ... and it would not connect to the pipework in mine. Rev1 & 2 use different gas (R12), not sure if you can get it anymore, R134A is for the new ones and halfords can re-gas it.

I am also running on BC Coilovers, originally with a 40mm drop but has to raise by about 10mm to fit the monoblocks as they are pretty much flush fitment, I find them great

So, that pic is BC Coilovers with 30mm drop ? What size tyres do you have on the rear ?

My ac was working perfectly before the turbo swap. I might just try sourcing a second hand compressor, get the belt, fit it and re-gas it and see how it fares. My chargecooler rad is in the front - so, it would have been taking any abuse from stones etc ! Hopefully rad is okay. If not, i'll get the new one (still see them for around $150).

I assume when i am picking up a Compressor that the compressor and magnetic clutch is all one unit ?

Is your turbo engine a rev3+? Cause that's where it might get tricky ... if you are running a rev1 / rev2 engine with rev3+ a/c plumbing

I forget the exact drop on it now, it was a while ago when I did it and I had to raise it a second time ... tyres rubbing the arch on bumpy roads. it's around 25-30 now I reckon. I'll measure at the weekend and let you know if you like. 225/45R17 on the rear.

If you have money to spend then take a look at this site. It may be a solution to your MR2 and the problem with the garage. www.stanceparts.com/

If your a/c compressor pump from the na engine was working before then you shouldn't need to buy another. I could be wrong but I would imagine that it would bolt up to the 3sgte.

The seals are for the pipe connections. I bought a seal kit for my rev2, is your spyder a rev3? I have read that the later revisions use a different dryer, but that was because of the change to R134a gas.

There is an alternative gas to R12 & r134a. I'll try and find info on it for you.

Marty J wrote:If you have money to spend then take a look at this site. It may be a solution to your MR2 and the problem with the garage. www.stanceparts.com/

If your a/c compressor pump from the na engine was working before then you shouldn't need to buy another. I could be wrong but I would imagine that it would bolt up to the 3sgte.

The seals are for the pipe connections. I bought a seal kit for my rev2, is your spyder a rev3? I have read that the later revisions use a different dryer, but that was because of the change to R134a gas.

There is an alternative gas to R12 & r134a. I'll try and find info on it for you.

Money is def a factor. My to do list is huge - alas, my wallet is not !

If i won the lotto (or part thereof !), i'd consider them. Bit boyracerish but useful. Nice to go to a show and have it slammed.

When i got the turbo swap done, i sold the NA engine, with all the ancilliaries. So, old compressor is gone

I'm hoping once i get the compressor, it'll all just work. Fingers crossed

The air-cup suspension when not in use does not affect the coilover, in other words the car remains at the height that it was set up to be used on the road. When you meet a obstacal like a speed ramp you increase the height of the car by using the air-cup system.

This has the advantage of using the coilovers as intended without compromising on cars handling.

Marty J wrote:I think you are confusing the air-cups with air-bag suspension.

The air-cup suspension when not in use does not affect the coilover, in other words the car remains at the height that it was set up to be used on the road. When you meet a obstacal like a speed ramp you increase the height of the car by using the air-cup system.

This has the advantage of using the coilovers as intended without compromising on cars handling.

Yeah - i know what you mean. They're actually a much better idea than air-bag. Well, air-bag is fine, i suppose, if you just want a comfy ride and aren't concerned about handling etc.

The more i think about them, the more i think they are an excellent idea. There's obviously no need for them unless you have a speed bump/garage problem. But, that's exactly what i have

is this your car spidey,very nice if is,never new this type mr2 was in ireland,be interested in few details other pics on her if you dont mind,i suppose there prob is info somewhere on the forum about it,but would take me all week to find lol.

JOCK wrote:is this your car spidey,very nice if is,never new this type mr2 was in ireland,be interested in few details other pics on her if you dont mind,i suppose there prob is info somewhere on the forum about it,but would take me all week to find lol.

Yes - it's a work in progress. Will eventually get the body and paint re-done and get it back it's former glory.

I'm afraid it's not in Ireland anymore I've moved over to Barcelona and brought my Spider with me.

Info here - most of it i got from two owners, one in France and one in the Netherlands

When I'm visiting Ireland in the future, i don't reckon I'll be driving the 2 back. It was a tough enough journey. Probably moreso because i squeezed it into 2 days. Should have really spread it over 3 dsys and took my time